You Need to Be a Part of This Year’s 365 Challenge If you’re new to the 365 Mile Challenge, it’s easy to understand. It’s 365 miles in one year. Are bodies are capable of a lot, which is why this challenge works. These small steps are building up to show you how capable your body is! The idea behind the 365 Mile Challenge is that you complete Read more
Outdoor Family Ski School Skiing is a great way to get out and enjoy the winter weather, but it can seem intimidating or even dangerous. Not to worry! Our guest today is Alyssa Erickson from the Online Family Ski School. As you’ll find out, learning to ski doesn’t start on the hill. There’s lots to learn ahead of time to make sure your experience is a great Read more
Skiing, Milestones + Win-Wins Today a milestone. Our "baby" is now 15 months. At first I didn't like people calling him a "toddler", mostly because he was still a baby and not walking. But now, at 15 months, he is all toddler. So, I guess I can't call him a baby any more. It is so fun to watch him explore the world. He loves to pick flower Read more
Looking for a great Utah ski deal? If there is snow in the forecast, you know crazy locals obsessed with skiing the greatest snow on earth are totally psyched! But what about locals who are NOT obsessed with skiing? Today, there is a reason from them to be psyched too. Bundle up your kids and bring them up to the slopes! The ski season is about to Read more
As a former ski instructor, it's safe to say that I've been around and skied a few places. If you're a new skier or are teaching kids to ski, where you go DOES matter. Deer Valley ski resort in Park City, Utah makes the top 5 of every list of worldwide ski resorts that are best for beginners. It’s easy to see why Deer Valley would make Read more
Ski Magazine just announced their 2014 Top 30 Ski Resorts in the West Congrats to some of our favorite Utah resorts that made the list: 30. Brighton 29. Snowbasin 28. Solitude 27. Alta 17. Snowbird 10. Canyons 5. Park City 2. Deer Read more
During the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, Adventure Mom TV caught up with Peter Ashley, Fischer VP of Nordic Division. Here he shares tips on choosing a cross-country ski for your child. (The sound is a little hard to hear, sorry!) Fischer cross-country skis are the industry standard for cross-country skis. We own multiple pairs of Fischer skis and have been impressed with their quality. Like Fischer on Read more
The snow is melting. Fast. But I wanted to share a few pictures of our family enjoying Millcreek canyon this Read more
Our family loves to get out into nature. One of our favorite activities is to cross-country ski. This was our first ski out with the baby. We used our Chariot Carrier and harnessed up. Jon had the hard job Read more
Growing up in Utah my favorite moments have included skiing with my dad. It is a great honor to have my dad take our son skiing. Yesterday I got to tag a long to watch them ski. My brother had joined us but was not skiing due to a hurt back. But it worked out well because he stayed with the baby inside the lodge and Read more
My husband and I love Utah, especially for it's backcountry. If you've met my husband, Jon, you will know that he's a great husband and father. The first thing that might surprise you about him is that he's really into backcountry skiing. The reason this maybe a surprise is that he's about 6'3" and weighs around 250 pounds. Most backcountry guys are these lightweight 5 footish guys Read more
11If any one is planning on skiing Utah this season, check out these great prices at South West! South West Ski Read more